FAQs

If all requirements of the Commercial Gravel Operations Bylaw (Bylaw No.1181) are met, the FVRD Board must issue the permit. The Board may impose site-specific conditions related to compliance with the bylaw.

Bylaw No. 1181 requires the applicants to submit information and technical reporting about the operation, certification from the coordinating professional responsible for the plans, and a communication plan that describes how the mine operator will communicate with the surrounding community. 

Bylaw No. 1181 also requires screening to minimize visual impacts to surrounding areas, regulates aspects of gravel stockpiles, and prohibits the creation of hazards and fouling of any drinking water source. 

Furthermore, Bylaw No. 1181 requires the permit holder to submit annual compliance reports prepared by a registered professional and pay annual fees that FVRD will use to assist with bylaw compliance.

FVRD has no authority over highways and roads, which are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. While we cannot impose requirements related to the highway or road, we continually coordinate with the Province to address community concerns.

Tell us whether you think the application meets requirements of Bylaw No. 1181. You can also tell us what site-specific permit conditions would be helpful for ensuring compliance with the bylaw. 

Important community concerns that are outside the scope of FVRD's authority -  such as traffic issues on highways or roads - will be raised with the appropriate provincial ministry.

First, review the relevant documents, reports, and plans for each permit application under the Key Documents tab. 

Second, consider whether the current applications have met all requirements of Bylaw No. 1181. Also consider the issues that FVRD should address through permit conditions - remember that FVRD can only include conditions that relate to matters regulated by the bylaw. Consider issues outside of FVRD's jurisdiction that can be raised with the relevant provincial ministries. 

Finally, please submit your comments by 10:00 am on March 2, 2026 in the discussion forum for each respective application. 

Pursuant to  Bylaw No. 1181, no person shall cause or permit soil, rubble, debris, or any other matter or thing originating from a permit area or from aggregate removal or processing, to obstruct, or impede the flow of any drinking water source. 

Pursuant to Bylaw No. 1181, no person shall cause or permit soil, rubble, debris, or any other matter or thing originating from a permit area of from aggregate removal or processing to contaminate a drinking water source.